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| enlistmentage = 18 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 5 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'2½ (1.58m) tall; weight 109lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, with scar on right thigh |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'2½ (1.58m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 109lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on right thigh |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Factory hand |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Presbyterian |
| − | | address = Fremantle, Western Australia | + | | address = 24 Holdsworth street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| relation = Mother | | relation = Mother | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Janet Henderson | | nextofkin = Mrs Janet Henderson | ||
| − | | regnumber = 111773 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5505883 111773] |
| enlistmentdate = 15 Sep 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 15 Sep 1943 | ||
| rank = Aircraftwoman | | rank = Aircraftwoman | ||
| − | | unit = [[RAAF | + | | unit = [[RAAF Base Pearce]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Helen was working as a packer for Mills & Wares, Perth prior to enlistment. | ||
| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 15 Sep 1943 Helen enlisted as a Aircraftwoman (Mess Stewardess) in the WAAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] in Perth. Helen was posted to [[No. 3 WAAAF Training Depot RAAF]] the same day where from 17 Nov until 15 Dec 1943 she undertook No. R.25 Recruit Drill Course before participating in the No. 1056 Stewards Course. Helen was remustered as a Stewardess on 31 Jan 1944. | ||
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| + | On 15 Jan 1944 her posting changed to [[No. 4 School of Technical Training RAAF]], and then on 27 Nov 1944 to [[No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF]] where on 23 Feb 1945 she completed the No. 251 Cooks course after which she was remustered as a Cook. Helen was then posted to [[No. 1 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] in Melbourne. | ||
| − | discharged 28 Aug 1946 | + | Helen's posting changed on 8 May 1945 when she transferred to [[School of Administration RAAF]] at Victor Harbour in South Australia. On 18 Oct 1945 with the war over, Helen was posted back to the Western Australian based [[HQ Western Area RAAF]]. Remaining in the forces for a time, Helen was posted to [[RAAF Base Pearce]] on 27 Jun 1946. Her final posting was on 2 Aug 1946 to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] wheere she was discharged on 28 Aug 1946 |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | During 1946 Helen married Raymond T Allen in Fremantle. | + | During 1946 Helen married Raymond T ''Allen'' in Fremantle. |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Factory hand ww2]] |
| − | + | {{Category:Presbyterian ww2]] | |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:12, 20 April 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 14 Apr 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'2½ (1.58m) tall ; 109lbs 49.442 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair ; scar on right thigh |
| Occupation | Factory hand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | 24 Holdsworth street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Janet Henderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 111773 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Sep 1943 |
| Rank | Aircraftwoman |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Base Pearce |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Helen was working as a packer for Mills & Wares, Perth prior to enlistment.
War Service
On 15 Sep 1943 Helen enlisted as a Aircraftwoman (Mess Stewardess) in the WAAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre in Perth. Helen was posted to No. 3 WAAAF Training Depot RAAF the same day where from 17 Nov until 15 Dec 1943 she undertook No. R.25 Recruit Drill Course before participating in the No. 1056 Stewards Course. Helen was remustered as a Stewardess on 31 Jan 1944.
On 15 Jan 1944 her posting changed to No. 4 School of Technical Training RAAF, and then on 27 Nov 1944 to No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF where on 23 Feb 1945 she completed the No. 251 Cooks course after which she was remustered as a Cook. Helen was then posted to No. 1 RAAF Recruiting Centre in Melbourne.
Helen's posting changed on 8 May 1945 when she transferred to School of Administration RAAF at Victor Harbour in South Australia. On 18 Oct 1945 with the war over, Helen was posted back to the Western Australian based HQ Western Area RAAF. Remaining in the forces for a time, Helen was posted to RAAF Base Pearce on 27 Jun 1946. Her final posting was on 2 Aug 1946 to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF wheere she was discharged on 28 Aug 1946
Post War
During 1946 Helen married Raymond T Allen in Fremantle.
Notes
External Links
{{Category:Presbyterian ww2]]